Scavenger Hunt 2

1. What is the shape of the popular buche de Noel cake made in France at Christmas time?

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2. What are the most popular Christmas tree decorations in China?

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3. Why are candles placed in the windows of Irish homes on Christmas Eve?

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4. According to tradition in Belgium, how does St. Nicholas travel from house to house delivering gifts to children?

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5. On what date does the Christmas holiday season begin in Armenia?

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6. Who brings gifts for good children in Italy?

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7. What are "chicken bones" in Canadian Christmas celebrations?

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8. What do people in Costa Rica use to decorate their homes for Christmas?

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9. In Austria, a bell is rung after Christmas Eve dinner to signal the opening of a locked door. What are children permitted to see for the first time behind the locked door?

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10. In addition to musical instruments, what do Greek children sometimes carry when they go caroling?

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11. Why does the country of Norway give a big Christmas tree to the United Kingdom each year?

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12. In the Czech Republic, who accompanies St. Nicholas?

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13. What foods do families in Switzerland share after the traditional midnight mass?

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14. What do children do with their shoes in Spain on January 5?

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15. In Hungary, Christmas is celebrated twice. What are the dates for these celebrations?

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